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The Encyclopedia of Creativity, Invention, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (CI2E) is a three-volume electronic and print reference that uniquely covers the broad spectrum of topics relating to the process of creativity and innovation, from a wide variety of perspectives (e.g, economics, management, psychology, anthropology, policy, technology, education, the arts) and modes (individual, organization, industry, nation, region). The resource is comprised of some 300 topical entries, definitions of key terms and concepts, and review essays, from a global array of more than 250 researchers, business executives, policymakers, and artists, illuminating the many facets of creativity and innovation, and highlighting their relationships to such universal concepts as knowledge management, economic opportunity, and sustainability. Entries feature description of key concepts and definition of terms, full-color illustrations, case examples, future directions for research and application, synonyms and cross-references, and bibliographic references.

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The traditional financial market sectors of insurance, commercial banking, derivatives, capital markets and asset management are converging in practice, but their analysis is still largely sector-based. Financial Law offers a cross-sectoral, functional approach. It highlights anomalies in the different legal treatment of the respective sectors (suggesting law reform to some, and arbitrage opportunities to others) and identifies key trends. This book offers an integrated approach to financial law which is both useful and timely, as the markets have been converging for over two decades. Functions traditionally performed in one sector are now undertaken in another, and financial techniques are emerging which combine characteristics of different traditional transaction types. Investment banks increasingly offer new structured products in a range of alternative legal "wrappers." Securitization-particularly in association with credit derivatives-continues to be a dominant force, drawing ever more categories of business into the capital markets. Innovations such as these have been associated with a high level of legal risk, and the cross-sectoral freedoms offered by deregulation have not been fully exploited. This book presents financial law as a discrete branch of law, to be considered in the round; it will therefore provide the practitioner, scholar or regulator with a complete, unfragmented view of the subject.

For international business transactions, international arbitration is the dispute resolution mechanism of choice. While not without room for improvement, international commercial arbitration offers distinct advantages over litigating in the public courts of oneâ s counterparty, including a neutral forum, control over the selection of arbitrators, and a final, enforceable and transportable award. Other advantages include relative confidentiality and the opportunity to tailor the proceedings to the needs of the parties. The book International Arbitration: Commercial and Investment Treaty Law and Practice by Elliot Polebaum explores the different facets and types of international arbitration agreements, including the consequences of what the parties have provided or failed to provide. The book also discusses the different stages of an arbitration proceeding, including initiation of the case, constitution of the tribunal, interim measures, discovery, pre-hearing submissions, the hearing on the merits, awards, and annulment and enforcement proceedings. The legal framework in which all of this transpiresâ international conventions, national arbitration laws, arbitration rules, and the business agreement between the partiesâ is also considered. Additionally, the book takes up the subject of investment treaty arbitration in detail. Foreign investors have a strong preference to resolve their investment disputes with States in a neutral arbitral forum rather than in the Stateâ s own courts. This book addresses the legal framework within which these investment treaty arbitrations take place, including discussion of the terms of investment treaties, and the jurisdiction and procedure of investment treaty arbitrations under the auspices of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes in particular. The book also explores the substantive grounds of investorsâ treaty claims against States, Statesâ defenses and counterclaims, remedies, and annulment a

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Community Development Digest [CDD] provides authoritative reports on the Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG), as well as covering Congressional legislation, agency regulations, court decisions and funding opportunities.

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Keeping little ones occupied for any length of time can be a challenge, but if you provide children with an opportunity to problem-solve in a variety of ways, they'll be sure to sit still while they work things out. Anatex's Busy Cube Activity Center is designed for just such open-ended play; kids can challenge friends and siblings to a game of Tic Tac Toe, Flipper and Traffic Memory, and they'll be mesmerized by the bright colors of the Fun Paddle Wheel. Each game is built into the activity center's sides; atop the fun is a favorite rollercoaster bead maze, on which kids can slide beads any which way. Recommended for children age 3 and older. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD. This item contains small parts and is not intended for children under 3 years of age.

Adventure Playsets Atlantis Swing Set: Give your kids the opportunity for outdoor adventures all summer long with this wooden children;s swing set. Constructed from sustainable cedar wood, this eco-friendly outdoor Adventure swing set includes enough activities sure to keep your kids busy and entertained for hours on end. What;s Included: Covered play deck above a clubhouse with bay windowSun Deck8; Super-safe Speedy SlideTwo belt swings with kid-friendly chainsDeluxe ship;s-wheel glider with multiple feet positions for growing childrenImagination Station (Can be used as a lunch counter, lemonade stand, or puppet theater)Rock Climbing WallFlat Step ladderShip Lap Wood RoofSafe-T-Fuse Fastener System (Patent Pending) All wood is includedAssembly: More than one person recommended for the assembly of this cedar swing set Depending on your experience, assembly of this wood play set should take approximately 10-14 hours after inventory of parts. Therefore, we recommend you set aside a full day for assembly. Safety Information: Instructions are included Lumber is pre-drilled, pre-cut, and pre-stained Lumber is stamped for ease of assembly Play set footprint is 18; 1" L x 7; 9 1/2" W x 9; 3 1/2" H; the recommended safe play area is 30; 1" L x 25; 10" W x 15; 3 1/2" H Place in a flat area of your yard to minimize ground preparation. Choose a level location for the equipment. This can reduce the likelihood of the cedar play set tipping over and loose-fill surfacing material washing away during heavy rains. Place the equipment not less than 6 feet from any structure or obstruction such as a fence, garage, house, overhanging branches, laundry lines, or electrical wires. Provide enough room so that the children can use the equipment safely. For example, for structures with multiple play activities, a slide should not exit in front of a swing. It is a good idea to place your Playcenter in an area that is convenient for adults to watch children at play. Do not build your playset

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Data, insight and essential analysis. Music Week has been the voice of the music business for more than 50 years. The emphasis of our work is on providing the information, insight and analysis essential to understanding the digital environment, today's global market and fresh opportunities in live and recorded music. For unlimited access to Music Week and musicweek.com and other exclusive content, you now need to subscribe and there has never been a better time to subscribe to Music Week. Only subscribers receive exclusive access to: * Unlimited online access* Weekly print edition * A digital version sent to your inbox every Monday morning* The Music Week directory* Daily newsletter * Free iPad and iPhone apps* And other new media services Digital only package also available. Digital Packages rates are inclusive of VAT.

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Outsourcing of all types, offshoring of business processing, offshore contract manufacturing and globalization in general continue to create massive change in the world of business. This revolution creates both opportunities and challenges for organizations, managers and professionals of all types. Plunkett's Outsourcing & Offshoring Industry Almanac covers these sectors in detail. Our coverage includes a detailed business trends analysis and an industry overview. Next, we profile over 300 leading outsourcing and offshoring companies. Our company profiles include complete business descriptions and up to 27 executives by name and title. The CD-ROM database that accompanies Plunkett's Outsourcing & Offshoring Industry Almanac enables you to search, filter and view selected companies, and then to export selected company contact data, including executive names. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced package.

The sports business is a dynamic and growing industry in the U.S, Europe, Asia Pacific and elsewhere. In addition to major sporting leagues and teams, related sectors include sporting goods manufacturing, sports apparel, sporting events broadcasting and retailing. Sports and professional athletes attract companies interested in endorsements, advertising, merchandising and marketing opportunities. Plunkett's Sports Industry Almanac covers such sectors, providing competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis. Our coverage includes sports business trends analysis and sports industry statistics. We also include a sports business glossary and a listing of sports industry contacts, such as industry associations. Next, we profile over 350 leading teams, leagues and sports sector companies. Profiles include business descriptions and up to 27 executives by name and title. Price includes a CD-ROM, which enables you to search, filter, view and export selected contact data, including executive names for mail merge and contact management. You'll find industry analysis, an overview and market research report of sports, sporting goods, sports marketing, stadiums, teams, and leagues business in one value-priced package.

The cell phone is the fastest-selling consumer electronic in the world. On a global basis, over 800 million cellular telephones are sold yearly. More camera-equipped cell phones are sold each year than stand alone digital cameras. Rapid development of new technologies is leading to ever more versatile, multipurpose mobile devices, including 3G Internet-enabled cell phones and PDAs. Meanwhile, wireless networking and wireless Internet access are developing and expanding on a global basis at a rapid rate. Booming technologies include such 802.11 standards as Wi-Fi and WiMax, as well as Ultra Wide Band (UWB) and Bluetooth. Telematics, intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and satellite radio will soon create an entertainment, navigation and communications revolution within automobiles and trucks. Meanwhile, RFID (radio frequency identification) will revolutionize wireless tracking, inventory and logistics at all levels, from manufacturing to shipping to retailing. These developments are creating challenges for legacy companies and opportunities for nimble marketers and managers. Plunkett's Wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID & Cellular Industry Almanac covers such sectors. Our coverage includes business trends analysis and industry statistics. We also include a wireless and cellular business glossary and a listing of industry contacts, such as industry associations and government agencies. Next, we profile hundreds of leading companies. Our 350 company profiles include complete business descriptions and up to 27 executives by name and title.

For a free 30-day online trial to this title, visit www. sagepub.com/freetrial"Educational reform, and to a lesser extent educational dissent, occupy a prominent place in the annals of U.S. education. Whether based on religious, cultural, social, philosophical, or pedagogical grounds, they are ever-present in our educational history. Although some reforms have been presented as a remedy for society's ills, most programs were aimed toward practical transformation of the existing system to ensure that each child will have a better opportunity to succeed in U.S. society. Educational reform is a topic rich with ideas, rife with controversy, and vital in its outcome for school patrons, educators, and the nation as a whole. With nearly 450 entries, these two volumes comprise the first reference work to bring together the strands of reform and reformers and dissent and dissenters in one place as a resource for parents, policymakers, scholars, teachers, and those studying to enter the teaching profession. Key FeaturesOpens with a historical overview of educational reform and dissent and a timeline of key reforms, legislation, publications, and moreExamines the reform or dissent related to education found in theories, concepts, ideas, writings, research, and practiceAddresses how reformers and dissenters become significant culture-shaping people and change the way we conduct our lives Key ThemesAccountabilityBiographiesConcepts and TheoriesCurriculum and InstructionDiversityFinances and EconomicsGovernmentOrganizations?AdvisoryOrganizations?Business and FoundationsOrganizations?CurriculumOrganizations?GovernmentOrganizations?ProfessionalOrganizations?Think TanksPublic PolicyReligion and Religious EducationReportsSchool TypesSpecial NeedsTechnology This authoritative work fills a void in the literature in the vast areas of educational reform and dissent, making it a must-have resource for any academic library. Availability in print and electronic formats provides students with

The OECD Model Tax Convention was updated in 2012, to facilitate requests for the exchange of tax information internationally. This emphasises the growing need for transparency and compliance in the administration of taxes, including international wealth investment. This is a topical subject due to the pending introduction of US legislation concerning the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FACTA), where every jurisdiction would be required to sign an inter-government agreement (IGA) to cooperate in combatting international tax evasion. Practitioners therefore need to be fully versed in the business opportunities available in both onshore and offshore cross-border jurisdictions. World's Leading Financial and Trust Centres provides an up-to-date and comprehensive review of the essentials of corporate and wealth structuring in 46 jurisdictions around the world. Each jurisdiction is reviewed with respect to its political and socio-economic environment and the legislation affecting its offshore operations. The tax structures and types of corporations of the jurisdictions are also explored. Against this backdrop, the development of trust law and its legislation are discussed. Each chapter is written by practitioners, regulators and other experts who have reviewed the business opportunities in these jurisdictions. The book is aimed at personal and corporate tax and wealth planners who are mainly lawyers, accountants, investment managers, trustees, bankers and family office advisers.

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